Using the Drunkard’s Path quilt block, students will learn the basics of hand piecing and sewing curves. In this class we will cover how to create templates and mark fabric for sewing, as well as how to use color and value to create movement. We will also look at various ways to arrange the block to create a dynamic design.
Date
Friday, September 18th, 2026
Time
12:00-2:30 pm ET
Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class
Cost
$75
Recording
All Hand Sewn Quilting Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session.
Class Materials:
- (1) 6” square and (1) 5” square
- Prints/solids or a mix of both work well for this block
- Scissors for fabric
- Scissors for cutting template material
- Sheet plastic template material
- Plastic file folders, cardstock, or any thick, stable cardboard work as well
- Cotton Thread ( 50 wt. is good)
- Hand sewing needles size 6 – 8
- Variety pack of Sharps or Embroidery needles works well too
- Marking pencil/chalk for both light and dark fabrics
- Eraser
- Pins
- Tape
- Thin Sharpie or other permanent marker
- Thimble (optional)
- Needle threader (optional)
About the Hand Sewn Quilting Series
Under the guidance of contemporary textile artists, participants of all levels will engage with various quilting techniques. Beginners will gain confidence and a deeper understanding of quilting foundations, while experienced makers will expand their skills and textile knowledge beyond the basics.
Bundle Discount
When four Hand Sewn Quilting classes are added to your cart, a 25% off code will be automatically applied. All classes must be in a single order to qualify for the discount.
Scholarships
We have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out this scholarship application form.
Our Teacher
Tara Faughnan is a professional textile designer and quilter living and working in Oakland, CA. She started to quilt around 2001 or so, using a reprint of the 1931 edition of 101 Patchwork Patterns by Ruby Short McKim as her guide. She had no idea rotary cutters, rulers, or plastic templates existed, and spent many happy weeks tracing around cardboard templates and cutting out pieces with a pair of scissors.
Somewhere along the way, her love of quilting led to school and on to a career in textile design, with clients including Michael Miller Fabrics, Riley Blake and Pottery Barn Kids.
She finds inspiration in forms, shapes, and the place where 2 seams meet. Color interaction is the key inspiration that drives her. It’s that intuitive moment when you put two colors together, and then two more, and two more after that, that she focuses on. The explorations are endless, and she strives to walk the line of discomfort and still make everything work together as a whole.
She draws a lot of inspiration from the simple, bold geometry of antique quilts, the gorgeous, bright colors from textiles around the world, and the freedom and spontaneity found in unconventional and improvisational quilts. When she looks at her current work, she sees all 3 of these aspects represented. She likes to use simple geometry, complex color interaction, and find the line that exists somewhere between harmony and discord.